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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 62.62 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 62.62 and 43.32 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 62.62 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/62.62 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 62.62 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 2,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.70/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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